Civil Engineering Draftsperson

Course Overview

Civil Engineering Draftsperson (312211) is currently on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).

After completion of this course, students will be ready to work as a Civil Engineering Draftsperson in the industry. Students will learn progressive technologies such as 3D design and modelling using current software. By studying this course you will learn advanced technical knowledge and research and will be able to specialise in production planning and resourcing for engineering operations.

If students do not want to enter the workforce after graduation, this course also provides a pathway to a bachelor degree. The course gives students credit towards engineering bachelor degrees at universities. In Australia, a Civil Engineering Draftsperson earn an average weekly earnings of $1574 per week and the average hours worked in Australia are 42 per week. Civil Engineering draftspersons generally work for a medium to large sized construction company, mining company and government.

Graduates will be skilled in many aspects of Civil Engineering Draftsperson include:

• preparing sketches, charts, tabulations, plans and designs for civil engineering works such as drainage, water supply, sewerage reticulation systems, roads, airports, dams, bridges and other structures
• performing and directing fieldwork and laboratory testing
• interpreting work assignment instructions, applying appropriate procedures and selecting equipment
• collecting and analysing data, and carrying out computations
• estimating material costs and ensuring finished works are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions
• inspecting civil engineering works, and organising and supervising maintenance and repair work
• conducting field and laboratory tests of construction materials and soils, and collecting data for traffic surveys

This course also offers pathways into university courses and students may be able to apply for recognized prior learning to earn credit towards a bachelor degree.

Civil Engineering Draftsperson is currently on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List. 

When you do this course you can specialise in becoming a Civil Draftsperson. Civil Draftspersons assist in civil engineering research, design, construction, operations and maintenance.

Options for a Temporary Graduate Visa

If undertaking study in Australia for a minimum of 2 years you may qualify for the Temporary Skilled Graduate Visa. This visa allows the holder 1.5 years unlimited work rights in Australia. Many graduates use this time to build up experience in their field or find an employer that is willing to sponsor their visa. Alternatively, many students use this time to obtain a positive skills assessment.

Note: It is never recommended to engage in studies for the sole purpose of trying to gain a visa to Australia. Speak to us and we can find a course that matches your long-term career goals.

Thalia’s Pathway to Aus

In this video we meet Thalia. Thalia came to Australia from South Africa and studied to become a Civil Engineering Draftsperson at TAFE QLD in Brisbane. Thalia went straight into studying the course after graduating from high school.

Whilst undertaking the course, Thalia was also fortunate enough to find paid work experience at a local engineering company. This allowed her to earn to support herself whilst she studied. She was allowed to undertake 40 hours per fortnight of paid work and unlimited hours in school holidays.